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Saudi FM Meets US Special Envoy for Iran, Russian FM in New York

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi FM Meets US Special Envoy for Iran, Russian FM in New York

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings on Friday with the US Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, and US National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly in New York.

The Saudi FM and Malley discussed enhancing joint action and the latest developments towards the nuclear program. They also touched on the latest regional and international developments.

During his meeting with McGurk, Prince Faisal discussed enhancing joint coordination to lay the foundations for security and stability in the Middle East. The two officials also discussed the latest developments in the regional and international arenas.

Earlier, Prince Faisal also discussed with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov bilateral relations and means to support and enhance them in various fields.

They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the world and efforts made towards them.

Prince Faisal also met with Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets. They discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them to serve common interests and exchange views on regional and international issues.

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Crown Prince, Sisi Discuss Regional Security by Phone

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on as he attends a trade agreement signature ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, August 24, 2026. Lou Benoist/Pool via REUTERS
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on as he attends a trade agreement signature ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, August 24, 2026. Lou Benoist/Pool via REUTERS
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Crown Prince, Sisi Discuss Regional Security by Phone

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on as he attends a trade agreement signature ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, August 24, 2026. Lou Benoist/Pool via REUTERS
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on as he attends a trade agreement signature ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, August 24, 2026. Lou Benoist/Pool via REUTERS

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call on Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, SPA reported.

The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and strategies to strengthen it across multiple sectors.
They also addressed current regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance Middle East security and stability.

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Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the heinous Iranian attack targeting the Saudi oil tanker SIDR while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in fatalities among the tanker's crew, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

Bahrain affirmed that the attack poses a serious threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and the free movement of commercial vessels.

It also described the attack as a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2817, and International Maritime Organization resolutions.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures Saudi Arabia takes to safeguard its security and protect its citizens and vital interests.

It underscored the deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties between the leaderships and peoples of the two countries, stressing that Saudi Arabia's security and stability are integral to Bahrain's national security.

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Kuwaiti Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks

Aerial view of Kuwait City (Reuters)
Aerial view of Kuwait City (Reuters)
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Kuwaiti Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks

Aerial view of Kuwait City (Reuters)
Aerial view of Kuwait City (Reuters)

The Kuwaiti military announced early Thursday that it was repelling an Iranian attack involving missiles and drones.

“Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats”, the Kuwaiti military said on X.

"The General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces confirms that any explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile targets. The public is urged to adhere to safety and security instructions issued by the relevant authorities", the military added.